Over the years I have watched nonprofits hire their own executive director. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. If the organization chooses not to get professional assistance I certainly wish them well although they do need to realize hiring an employee is a ‘role of the dice’, a gamble…………
How many times have we heard people say: “they look great on paper?” Consider the time it takes to create the ideal job posting, source appropriate job boards, network within industry, respond to applicants professionally, screen candidates, interview, check references and the list goes on. What about the overeager board member or a financial sponsor who pressures the board for the position when they may not be the best fit?
With hiring a CEO in a nonprofit environment the stakes are higher, we all know that. So why not drastically increase the odds? How do you do that? You obtain professional advice through an experienced recruiter in your sector.
Still want to further increase the odds of success? Hire a recruiter who works exclusively in our unique not for profit sector. Hire a recruiter who has many successful recruitment successes and testimonials. Hire one who has been a highly successful CEO reporting to a Board of Directors………..
We recruit CEO’s for nonprofit organizations and our client feedback is that we excel at it. Interested in hearing more, give us a call for a low key, complimentary consultation!
Terry Clark CAE 604.737.9992
